Very Good
#427 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 21% in state
Based on limited data
Park Side Elementary
Elementary School · MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1300 E LYON ST, Marshall, MN 56258
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
406
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
406
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#427 of 1,992
In Marshall
#2 of 6
public schools
In district
#2 of 6
MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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Park Side Elementary
Elementary School in Marshall · grades Pre-K – 1st. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Park Side Elementary
Park Side Elementary is a public elementary school in Marshall, MN, part of MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Park Side Elementary serves approximately 406 students, and covers grades Pre-K-1st, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Park Side Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Park Side Elementary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
65.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Park Side Elementary Compares
See how Park Side Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1300 E LYON ST, Marshall, MN 56258
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Park Side Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MINNEOTA ELEMENTARY (rated 9.5/10, 13.3 miles away, in nearby Minneota), which scores notably higher. Another option is LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 13.2 miles away, in nearby Cottonwood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Marshall, see our Marshall schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 16.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall EC Voluntary PreK Marshall | 0.0 mi | 3.7 |
| Project Search-Avera Marshall Marshall | 0.5 mi | — |
| SAMUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Marshall | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL Marshall | 0.6 mi | 8.2 |
| TRUE LIGHT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Marshall | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Southview Elementary Marshall | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL Marshall | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| HOPE ACADEMY OF HOPE HARBOR Marshall | 0.9 mi | — |
| MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL Marshall | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| MATEC Marshall | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| LYND ELEMENTARY Lynd | 7.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Lynd Middle School Lynd | 7.4 mi | 5.2 |
| LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY Cottonwood | 13.2 mi | 8.5 |
| LAKEVIEW SECONDARY Cottonwood | 13.2 mi | 7.7 |
| MILROY ELEMENTARY Milroy | 10.7 mi | — |
| MINNEOTA ELEMENTARY Minneota | 13.3 mi | 9.5 |
| MINNEOTA SECONDARY Minneota | 13.3 mi | 8.8 |
| ST EDWARD SCHOOL Minneota | 13.6 mi | 6.2 |
| ST MARYS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tracy | 16.1 mi | 6.6 |
| TRACY SECONDARY Tracy | 16.6 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56258 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,640
Median Home Value
$210,100
Median Rent
$742/mo
Population
15,843
College Educated
32.4%
Homeownership
62.7%
Avg Commute
11.9 min
Poverty Rate
15%
Median Age
35.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| AVON ELEMENTARY Albany, MN | 7.4 |
| BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY Waconia, MN | 7.4 |
| EPIPHANY SCHOOL Coon Rapids, MN | 7.4 |
| HALVERSON ELEMENTARY Albert Lea, MN | 7.4 |
| HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY Edina, MN | 7.4 |
| HUTCHINSON PARK ELEMENTARY Hutchinson, MN | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Park Side Elementary
What grades does Park Side Elementary serve?
Park Side Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Park Side Elementary?
Park Side Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Side Elementary is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Side Elementary rank in MN?
Park Side Elementary ranks #427 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Park Side Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Side Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Park Side Elementary a charter school?
No, Park Side Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Side Elementary a Title I school?
No, Park Side Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Side Elementary?
65.5% of students at Park Side Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (507) 537-6948
Resources & Links
District
MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 2,705
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,569
- District Rank
- #2 of 6
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